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by discussion between departments and with the land owners of the
district.
MR. TAI: Sir, I am grateful for the Secretary's answer to the
second part of my question. As to the first supplementary
question, could the Secretary inform this Council whether he is
prepared to recommend resumption of private land for the purpose
of building sewerage?
SECRETARY FOR LANDS AND WORKS: Sir, I think this will have to
depend upon the situation. From the Sun Hing Chuen scheme we
are going to have to derive a policy for the private land which
is required for these rural improvements, and without discussion
with those interested, I would not be prepared to venture an
answer to Mr. TAI's question this afternoon.
MR. TAI: Sir, could the Secretary inform me whether there is
any precedent for the Hong Kong Government to resume land for
road building purpose or public work purpose ?
SECRETARY FOR LANDS AND WORKS: Sir, of course.